Sunrise windows yay or nay?
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Etching/frosting/painting the glass....yay or nay?
Comments (4)I thought this was an interesting question. IÂll post some thoughts in the hopes it will spark comments from others. I found one thread that mentions frosted glass being used in a conservatory: Opinions on Frosted Glass? Frosted glass does diffuse the light, and diffused light is beneficial. In spite of that, I couldnÂt find much information on the Internet regarding the use of frosted or etched glass in greenhouses. So, my guess (just a guess) is that frosted or etched glass is not widely discussed as an option for glass greenhouses because it doesnÂt negate the need for shadecloth or whitewash in sunny situations. If it provided a definite advantage over clear glass, it seems like it would be easier to find more references to its use. I donÂt see why it would be too opaque. Maybe itÂs not discussed much because the people who choose glass greenhouses also enjoy seeing in or out; if they didnÂt care about that, they might as well choose polycarbonate. That being said, I think you have a good reason to work with this idea. If it helps you transform recycled windows into something that pleases you when you look up at themÂinstead of being annoyed by streaksÂthen why not? The only downside I can see is you might find you still have to do something additional to diffuse the sun coming into your structure. (I wish I had the experience to wager a guess about that, but I sure donÂt.) IÂd be tempted to try one window (or a scrap piece of glass) to see if I liked the results. Now, if itÂs a double paned window, and you frosted both pieces of glassÂwould that diffuse the light even more? I donÂt know... Maybe someone that knows more about light diffusion than I do will pipe in here....See MoreSkylight over a shower. Yay! or NAY!
Comments (12)Thanks flyleft. Speaking of dope, the reason I'm getting this installed at just the cost of the skylight itself is because my dope GC installed the skylight we had on the plans (that is over the vanity) as a fixed skylight even though we talked about the fact that operable is the only way to go in a bathroom. Anyway, the compromise was that he'd put in a SECOND skylight and put it over the shower, moving some plumbing and stuff to make it happen, and I'd pay for the skylight. If I went with an electrically operable one I'd have to pay to add the wiring and I just wasn't willing to go that far, we're so broke as it is. I agree though, those are the best which is why we've done one of those over the stairway. LIke you said, it's cool because when it rains it will shut automatically. I'm figuring the one in the shower will never be more than a few inches open, and if it rains, well, it's going into the shower! Thanks again....See MoreCeiling fan- Yay or nay?
Comments (26)All this discussion, did I miss where someone mentioned climate? It is a factor. For instance, here in the South ceiling fans are never outre, except perhaps among a subset who keep their houses sealed up and the HVAC running practically 24/7/52. For most of us, they perform a very important function and thus are very appropriate. Flgargoyle, I'm in Georgia and have a fan over my island, 9' ceiling. It's not at all hard to keep clean, and it takes some while before it needs me to climb on the counter with paper towels and spray cleaner. Note that this is the first time it's occurred to me to wonder what the bacteria count up there in between cleanings might be, but I won't be taking a swab to have it tested, or of the ceiling for that matter, because if it came to it I'd absolutely choose cooking with open windows, breezes, birdsong and an occasional Imodium to the alternative. Especially since we don't seem to have a problem. The biggest problem I am aware of with it is that it'll blow my onion and garlic skins all over the kitchen if I start chopping with it on high....See MoreLime Wash? Yay or Nay?
Comments (24)Nicktip, A good landscaper should be able to do it. You might try Maryanne White (here is an example of her work: https://www.mariakillam.com/whitegardens/ ). She also does the hardscaping -bulking up the exterior column, picking the lights, etc. She does online consulting, too. She charged $500 to design our front yard. Here is her website: https://agardenbydesign.blogspot.com/...See MoreJudy Mishkin
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